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Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, addressing the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica President’s (PSOJ) Forum Breakfast, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, on Tuesday (September 23).
Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, addressing the Private Sector Organization of Jamaica President’s (PSOJ) Forum Breakfast, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, on Tuesday (September 23).

Private Sector Urged to Lobby to Get More Women into Politics

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, has called on the private sector to push to get more women involved in political representation and leadership in Jamaica. She noted that women have been “woefully under-represented” in politics...
Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (left), having a light conversation with Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ) Chief Executive Officer, Dennis Chung, prior to the start of Tuesday’s (September 23) PSOJ President’s Forum Breakfast, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, at which she was guest speaker. Senator Falconer spoke on the theme: ‘Women on Boards’.
Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (left), having a light conversation with Private Sector Organization of Jamaica (PSOJ) Chief Executive Officer, Dennis Chung, prior to the start of Tuesday’s (September 23) PSOJ President’s Forum Breakfast, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, at which she was guest speaker. Senator Falconer spoke on the theme: ‘Women on Boards’.

Govt. Committed to Gender Equality – Senator Falconer
Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, updates journalists on fiscal matters discussed at the recent two-day Cabinet retreat, at a media briefing, hosted by Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, at Jamaica House, on Wednesday, September 17.
Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips, updates journalists on fiscal matters discussed at the recent two-day Cabinet retreat, at a media briefing, hosted by Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, at Jamaica House, on Wednesday, September 17.

Cabinet Committee to Identify and Remove Growth Impediments
Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (centre), updates journalists on matters discussed at the recent two-day Cabinet retreat, at a media briefing, hosted by Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (left), at Jamaica House, on September 17. At right is Financial Secretary, Mr. Devon Rowe.
Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. the Hon. Peter Phillips (centre), updates journalists on matters discussed at the recent two-day Cabinet retreat, at a media briefing, hosted by Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer (left), at Jamaica House, on September 17. At right is Financial Secretary, Mr. Devon Rowe.

PIOJ Says Growth Could Reach 3% in 2015/16
Journalists at the Gleaner Company Limited, Arthur Hall (left) and Ryon Jones, accept the winning trophy in the 2013/14 Fair Play Awards from Chairman of Jamaica Broilers Group, Robert Levy (right), during a ceremony on Tuesday, September 16, at the Terra Nova Hotel in St. Andrew. The Gleaner took the top prize for the entry entitled ‘Inappropriate Sexual Education’.
Journalists at the Gleaner Company Limited, Arthur Hall (left) and Ryon Jones, accept the winning trophy in the 2013/14 Fair Play Awards from Chairman of Jamaica Broilers Group, Robert Levy (right), during a ceremony on Tuesday, September 16, at the Terra Nova Hotel in St. Andrew. The Gleaner took the top prize for the entry entitled ‘Inappropriate Sexual Education’.

Gleaner Cops $500,000 Top Prize in Fair Play Awards

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Huntley Medley Appointed Director of Communication and Public Affairs Division

The Office of the Prime Minister announces the appointment of Mr. Huntley Medley as Director of Communication and Public Affairs. The Director of Communication and Public Affairs is part of a new Communications structure and has overall responsibility for the management of the operations of the Communication and Public Affairs Division of the Office of the Prime Minister which comprises...
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Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, addressing Wednesday’s (February 12) Jamaica House press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. (FILE)
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Minister Falconer Hails Clare Forrester As A ‘Giant Of Caribbean Journalism’

Minister of Information, Senator, the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, on Tuesday, September 16, hailed Jamaican journalist and communications practitioner Clare Forrester as a “giant of Caribbean journalism and a lost treasure”. Miss Forrester died in Florida on Monday evening after ailing for some time. Minister Falconer said Miss Forrester was “a sterling example of journalistic excellence, fairness and rigour. Her unflinching...
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Principal of the Montego Bay Community College in St. James, Dr. Angela Harris (right), peruses reading material at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) booth, during a book fair held on September 4, on the grounds of the institution. Assisting her are Administrative Assistant at the JIS Regional Office, Ann Marie Whittingham (centre) and Technician, Avair Nembhard.
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JIS Supports Montego Bay Community College’s Book Fair

The Montego Bay Regional Office of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), participated in the Montego Bay Community College’s annual book fair on September 4, which attracted hundreds of shoppers in search of mainly tertiary literature. The book fair, which was held on the campus of the community college, gave the JIS an opportunity to highlight some of its services as...
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Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer. (FILE)
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Government Confirms Plane Crash

Minister with responsibility for Information, Senator the Hon. Sandrea Falconer, has confirmed preliminary reports that a plane crashed 14 miles North East of Portland, on Friday, September 5. The Jamaican Government, she said, has dispatched a Search and Rescue Team and a military helicopter. “The Authorities are in constant touch with the United States (US) Southern Command, which we understand...
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Senior Corporate Relations Manager at Digicel, Tricia Williams-Singh (2nd left), along with Civil Servant of the Year, Miss Enthrose Campbell (right), observe while children familiarize themselves with one of five computers donated by Digicel to the Treadways Gospel Assembly, in St. Catherine, for a community homework centre. The computers, which were acquired through the lobbying efforts of Miss Campbell, were handed over on August 26.
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Church Gets Help from Civil Servant of the Year to Set Up Homework Centre

Plans by the Treadways Gospel Assembly to establish a homework centre for the community, has been bolstered by the gift of four computers, a printer and one month free Internet service from Digicel, made possible through the lobbying efforts of Civil Servant of the Year, Miss Enthrose Campbell. Speaking with JIS News, at the St. Catherine-based church where the presentation...
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Past President of the Rotary Club of Liguanea Plains, Novlet Deans (second right), presents Deputy Chief Executive Officer/Chief State Liaison, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Ian Boyne (left), with a certificate of appreciation, during the Club’s weekly meeting at the Eden Gardens Wellness Resort and Spa, in Kingston, on August 15. At right is President of the Club, Patrick Evelyn.
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Jamaicans Urged to Cultivate Spirit of Optimism

Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Mr. Ian Boyne, is encouraging Jamaicans to cultivate a spirit of optimism and a ‘can-do attitude’, even as they navigate their way through the current economic challenges. Mr. Boyne, who is also Chief State Liaison, said it is important for Jamaicans to seek out the opportunities present in times of significant challenges,...
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